Question: B . 6 A uniform rectangular gate A B of 3 m long and 1 . 5 m wide in Fig B . 6 below

B.6 A uniform rectangular gate AB of 3m long and 1.5m wide in Fig B.6 below is hinged at A and inclined at 40 to horizontal. The depth of diesel oil on the left side of the gate is 3.7m. The depth of seawater on the right side of the gate is 1m. Determine the self-weight of the gate in order to keep the gate closed. The density of seawater is 1025kgm3 and the density of diesel oil is 875kgm3.
(20 marks)
Fig. B.6
B . 6 A uniform rectangular gate A B of 3 m long

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